Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

In the fire safety acronym RACE, what does the C stand for?

1. ACall the family of each patient on the unit
2. BClear the corridor of all equipment first
3. CCool the room by turning on the air conditioning
4. DContain the fire by closing doors and windows

What is an iatrogenic infection?

1. AAn infection caught from a family pet at home
2. BAn infection that is present from birth
3. CAn infection caused by a treatment, test or procedure
4. DAn infection that comes from the patient’s own skin flora

During a hospital fire evacuation, where are patients usually moved first?

1. AHorizontally, through fire doors to a safe area on the same floor
2. BUpward, to the roof of the building where helicopters can reach them
3. CStraight out of the building, whatever their condition
4. DDownward, using the elevators

Sterile saline is spilled on a sterile drape that lies on a non-sterile table. What does this mean?

1. AOnly the wet part is contaminated, so items can be moved to the dry part
2. BThe field is contaminated, because moisture can carry organisms through the drape
3. CThe field stays sterile, because saline is sterile
4. DThe field becomes sterile again when it dries

A parent calls because a toddler has swallowed some household cleaner. The child is awake and breathing normally. What should the nurse advise first?

1. AContact the local poison advice service now for specific advice
2. BMake the child vomit, using a finger at the back of the throat
3. CWait to see whether any symptoms develop over the next day
4. DGive syrup of ipecac from the medicine cabinet

Which nursing care reduces the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?

1. ALeaving secretions in the mouth to protect the airway
2. BRegular oral care to reduce bacteria in the mouth
3. CChanging the ventilator circuit every few hours
4. DLying the patient flat for most of the day

A nurse teaches parents about using an infant car seat. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A“We will use the car seat for every trip, even short ones.”
2. B“We will put the rear-facing seat in the front so we can see the baby.”
3. C“We will make sure the harness straps are snug against the baby’s chest.”
4. D“We will install the seat in the back seat, facing the rear.”

A nurse teaches a patient who has had a splenectomy. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A“I will get medical help quickly if I get a high temperature.”
2. B“Now that my spleen is out, a fever is nothing to worry about.”
3. C“I will keep my vaccinations up to date.”
4. D“I will tell all of my health care providers that I have no spleen.”